The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the 'Enterprise Europe Network', the world's largest business service provider.

This webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce, our Enterprise Europe Network partner for the US.

Who should attend?

The webinar aims at European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups (ready to scale internationally), beneficiaries or holders of seals of excellence of the European Innovation Council, European clusters and cluster managers, business advisers of the Enterprise Europe Network and other European business support organisations, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative.

Learning objectives

The webinar provides an overview on the legal framework and regulations when opening a business in the United States including:

• understanding the tax systems and requirements

• how to incorporate your business in the United States and the 5 most legal issues to consider before you get here

• which type of visa is right for you and your team members

The webinar will also provide practical guidance on how to selling into the United States market:

• legal framework and key regulations when selling products into the U.S

• sales channels: retail or wholesale; partnering with an agent or distributor

• business and brand development